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February 6 - 12, 2009 The Independent Weekly 10 www.independentweekly.com.au Not all cyclists do the right thing I read with interest Andrew Reilly’s “A cycling lesson for Adelaide” (IW Jan 30). I am a cyclist and car user. Yes, spending on cycling infrastructure is low but cyclists often ignore existing infrastructure. For example, in peak hour cyclists ride into the city on Glen Osmond Road over Greenhill Road, completely ignoring the provided cycling lane to the left in the parklands and instead trying to fit into the necked-down lane, risking their lives and causing motorists unneces- sary stress. A similar situation exists on Fullarton Road between Greenhill Road and Glen Osmond Road, with a provided path inside the Glenside Hospital grounds. Many cyclists use this path, but there are a few who insist on travelling on the road with no bike lane and where the road is very narrow.The other day my children and I were abused bya cyclist in this situation. Little did he realise the hassle he was causing motorists. So I implore cyclists to please use the facilities already provided for you – it is much more relaxing for everyone. Peter Hayward Dulwich Energetic homes AndrewTidswell (IWJan 30) points out that environmen- tally suitable house design is still the exception in SA. The current hot spell proves how inappropriate many houses are for this climate: poorly insulated external walls with high thermal mass that retain summer heat, dark coloured brick and roof tiles that absorb so much heat that their temperature soars 20C above ambient, narrow eaves and lack of effective shading over the north and west walls and windows, and large open areas that demand huge cooling systems. Existing homes can be retro-fitted for energy efficiency and owners will be rewarded with energy cost savings and improved comfort. We do need better energy infrastructure using renewable sources but improving new home design and retrofitting existing homes for energy efficiency is the quickest and most cost-effective response to the current supply problem. Done properly, the payback period can be quite short. Alan Strickland Lynton A life aquatic Marion Mayor Felicity Lewis states “the council does not owe any money for the (new aquatic centre) land”. Yet if you read page three of the City of Marion finance CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU 1 ? 11 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 17 20 21 25 27 28 14 18 22 26 29 15 19 23 24 16 report in October 2008 you can all draw your own conclu- sions as to the accuracy of the Mayor’s comment. I particularly note the $630,854 being interest on short-term loan facility and the whop- ping notional holding interest cost of $5,224,938. The bottom line thus far: approximately $19,295,386. I would suggest that this report reflects a very conservative indication of the actual financial losses of the ratepayers in respect to this major project. It is a horror story that could even place the infamous Port Adelaide Council flower farm fiasco into insignificance. Let’s be honest with ourselves and our commu- nity. After all, it is ratepayers’ money and we deserve to not only know the detail of our investment but to see a return on it. If the pool is to proceed much of this will be forgiven but not forgotten. It is important that we all understand the relevance and not deny it. Bruce Hull Warradale Health risk Hendrik Gout’s article “Struth it’s hot” (IWJan 30) referred to the building industry being almost at a standstill to protect construction workers from letters high temperatures and solar radiation. Spare a thought for people working in offices with defective air-conditioning. Managers who expect them to workin temperature extremes or they’ll be disciplined or even sacked. Why has a political party which claims to represent ordinary working people not introduced a code for working in temperature extremes. The only state that has such a code is NSW. It beggars belief that in a country like Australia which experiences such high temperatures that every state does not have such a code to protect people atwork. I know this was raised with former industrial relations minister Michael Wright, but he chose to sit on his hands. In fact, about a year ago the government scraped its guidelines relating to work- ing in the heat, even though it listed important strategies to protect employees from health problems during hot weather. Andy Alcock Forestville Mt Lofty fire tower One very hot spot last week was the Mt Lofty summit. Crews which normally man the purpose-built firetower believe it unsafe, so they do not climb it. Last week, on days of extreme fire danger, there was no lookout. No one will quarrel with firespotters if the tower is unsafe, but why were no alternative arrangements made? Fire authorities believe that spotting from the Mt Lofty tower is not of primary importance. Fire-wise people do not agree with this contention. Towers are still mandatory in most forested parts of Australia. Hills dwellers should be concerned. They would certainly appreciate detailed information about how their fire safety can be maintained. Y & C Hutchinson Ashton Livestock suffers in the sun During this week’s searing temperatures, please spare a thought for the sheep and cattle forced to endure the full brunt of the sun’s scorching rays in paddocks devoid of even the slightest shade. Why is it that builders who construct new dwellings are compelled by council law to plant trees for beautification purposes, yet farmers are not compelled by law to plant trees to prevent animal suffering? Sheep and cattle feel the heat just as much as we do. Jenny Moxham Monbulk New Democrat I would like to congratulate new Democrat MLC David Winderlich on his appoint- ment as Sandra Kanck’s replacement. I have never been a Democrat member but had considerable contact with David over environmental issues. David has shown he is compassionate, honest, understands politics and environmental issues and has the courage to fight for our River Murray and lakes. Robyn O’Dea Barmera Prints of cartoons are avail- able. E-mail aldridge_george@ yahoo.com.au Have your say at www.independentweekly.com.au Letter of the week Bruce Hull supported his letter about the Marion pool with documents and attachments. He obviously went to a lot of trouble. You won’t have any trouble enjoying the Coriole, Bruce. Letters of not more than 200 words, please, can be e-mailed to editorial@independentweekly.com.au or sent to GPO Box 114, Adelaide 5000. Correspondents must include a full postal address for verification purposes. Letters may be edited. go to www.independentweekly.com.au to get your daily online sudoku ACROSS 1 Trunk 4 Archangel 8 Surfeited 11 Thieves 12 Needs 13 Doctrine of non-violence 30 31 32 33 34 35 40 43 44 48 50 36 41 45 49 51 37 42 46 47 38 39 14 Derelict (sl) 16 Final defeat 18 Dance step 20 Jeopardise 22 Owing 23 Series of ten 27 Emcee 28 Jockey 29 Hindu instructor 30 River in France 32 Nucleus of key personnel 52 53 54 33 English novelist 35 Metal bars 36 Greek letter 38 Mariner (3-5) 41 Sharp bark 43 Falls back 45 Knock lightly 46 Narrow pas sage 50 Italian burlesque clown 51 Sincere 52 Sailing vessel 53 Smaragd 54 Regions DOWN 1 Balcony 2 Synagogue leader 3 Act of reverence 4 Nub 5 Imprison (sl 4,2) 6 Move slowly 7 Oriental sailor 8 Cowardly 9 Spin 10 Finds 15 Insane 17 Beg 19 Quelled 21 Cursing 24 Non- professional 25 Dryness 26 Spanned 27 Fine handwriting 31 Ballet leap 34 Self-serve diner 37 Small island 39 Turns 40 Posture 42 Eastern temple 44 Elixir 47 Sharp ridge 48 Escape 49 Curve 472 36 76 2 6 8 3 49 6 8 5 37 98 5 2 8 3 56 983 JANRIC Classic Sudoku is an 81 square number grid with nine blocks each containing nine cells. To solve the puzzle, all the blank cells must be filled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks. You can successfully solve the puzzle just by using logic and the process of elimination. Answers on Page 40